Beefsteak

Image: A big, good-for-you lunch. Last Updated: September 2023 Overview: Though it is down to one location, Beefsteak remains a great option for fast casual and healthy.  It is also not too far from the Lincoln Memorial end of the Mall if you are down that way and looking for food.  The concept was developed […]

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Tigerella – Closed

Image: Reubenesque beauty. Last Updated: May 2023 Current Status:  They closed the first week of May 2023 on short notice. Overview: Tigerella occupies two spaces divided by a walkway in the Western Market food hall.  In one space is a shop offering pastries and pre-made meals (breakfast sandwiches, salads) and really good coffee [Note: currently […]

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Yellow

Image: Falafel Pita Last Updated: May 2025 Overview: Yellow started as a side-kick to its fine-dining elder sibling Albi.  For breakfast they offer French style pastries with Levantine flavors, which results in wonderful things like a croissant with Za’atar or a honey almond date bun.  At lunch things move to the flavor-bombs we have come […]

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Immigrant Food

Image: Madam VP’s Heritage Bowl Last Updated: December 2022 Current Status: Immigrant Food is serving up its bowls of goodness for dine-in, take-out and delivery.  It is generally walk-in, but you can make brunch reservations.  Note that in addition to the shop on Pennsylvania Ave., they also have a location at Union Market.  They also […]

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